Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
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Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Tangelo
In German
Zimt
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Cannelle
Tangelo
In Spanish
Canela
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Canela
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Cynamon
Tangelo
In Latin
cinnamomum
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Lauraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Tangelo
Season and care of Cinnamon and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Tangelo Physical Information
Cinnamon and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Tangelo are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon and Tangelo
Care of Cinnamon and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.